Proudly
made in Italy since 1986

Città Alta, Bergamo, Italy

Since 1986, we have been passionately engaged in the design and manufacture of surge protectors (SPDs), proudly MADE IN ITALY, ensuring our customers high levels of quality and efficiency in services.

Father and son, the faces behind the success of ZOTUP, thanks to their deep experience in the electrical sector, represent a winning combination of tradition and innovation. The founder, driven by a pioneering vision, laid the solid foundations of the company, which the son continues with determination and attention to new technologies. This dual leadership combines tradition, passion, and commitment to excellence, providing cutting-edge solutions for surge protection.

Gianfranco D'Ippolito

Founder & CEO

Guided by a passion for electrical engineering, Gianfranco has dedicated his life to developing innovative solutions for surge protection. With a forward-thinking business vision and advanced technological skills, he leads the company towards excellence and innovation in the industry.
Andrea D'Ippolito

Sales Manager

Andrea carries on the family legacy with enthusiasm and determination. With a deep understanding of the market and a customer-oriented approach, he is committed to providing personalized solutions and maintaining trusted relationships with our collaborators.

1986

The company is born

Our company was founded in 1986 and, from there, our history in the world of surge arresters began.
2016

First patent

SPD with disconnector with integrated fuse function.
2016

Second patent

SPD with state indicator with progressive indicator of degradation
2016

New product range

Not just one product, but an entire range.
2017

Internationalization process

Zotup undertakes a compelling internationalization path to bring products on a global scale.
2017

Turkish market

In 2017, we started expansion in the Turkish market, adapting our offers to local needs and establishing solid partnerships to grow in a rapid growth market.
2017

Third patent

SPD with slider interception blade disconnector
2017

Indian market

In 2017, we launched targeted initiatives to enter the Indian market, investing in strategic adaptations and local partnerships to satisfy growing demand.
2019

Fourth patent

SPD with disconnector with plasma discharge
2020

Zottino

It’s ZOTUP’s mascot, Zottino, a cute surge protector plushie! Snapping pictures of him around the world became a must.
2022

United Arab Emirates Market

In 2022, we successfully expanded to the United Arab Emirates market, adapting our offers and establishing local partnerships to meet the needs of the market rapidly growing.
2023

Commercial expansion

In 2023, we diversified and enhanced our presence successfully, entering new sectors and market segments through targeted expansion strategies.
2023

Fifth patent

SPD with disconnector with arc deionization chamber
2025

New Headquarter

In 2025, we will inaugurate the new modern and strategic location, designed to promote innovation and collaboration, providing a solid base for our continuous development.

Safety.

Safety in an electrical system is essential for the protection of people and their property. Installing ZOTUP SPDs means 100% safety from surges.
Innovation.

We have always been pioneers in technical field of SPDs, making constant innovation our strength.
Reliability.

Our SPDs guarantee high-level performance in any environmental condition, designed specifically to cover numerous application fields.
Quality.

We pay attention to every detail of the product, from development to production and distribution, aiming to constantly improve the quality of our SPDs.
Support.

We accompany our customers from the design phase of the systems to after-sales service, always available to provide technical guidance.

Vision

Protection from surges is essential

We are committed to becoming global leaders in surge protection, ensuring safety and efficiency in electrical, telecommunication, and signaling networks. We invest constantly in innovation and training to excel in protecting equipment, people, and structures from lightning and switching surges.
Mission

Our goal

Our mission is to design and produce surge protectors through R&D capable of protecting electrical and electronic equipment from lightning currents and surges, in order to protect people's lives and ensure the full functionality of electrical systems. We offer cutting-edge solutions to give our customers such as designers, installers, and panel builders, always timely responses regarding SPDs.

Continuous research

The Research and Development department has always been the beating heart of our company: structured, pioneering, and experimental. These are the key characteristics of the R&D process, allowing us to achieve increasingly higher levels of excellence. Our projects are managed by a highly qualified internal technical group in constant training. All products are tested in independent international laboratories to ensure maximum safety and effective data compliance.

IEC e EN

Compliance Standards
KEMA-KEUR

Quality and Safety Mark
5

Internationals Patents
+ 360

Laboratory Tests

ZOTUP for the environment

ZOTUP demonstrates a clear sensitivity to the environment on all fronts: from our hybrid corporate fleet, to the use of recycled or biodegradable packaging, to investment in photovoltaic panels for sustainable energy production, to the complete reduction of gas usage. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly practices in every aspect of our operations, thereby contributing to the preservation of the planet and the promotion of a more sustainable lifestyle.

Thunder is good,
Thunder is impressive,
but it is lightning that does the work. Mark Twain